Wyatt Langford's late homer helps Rangers secure win against Astros
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Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Wyatt Langford hit a decisive home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on July 10, 2026, at Globe Life Field. This marks the second consecutive game where Langford has played a crucial role, having also delivered a walk-off single against the Los Angeles Angels the previous night. The Rangers' bullpen struggled again, necessitating Langford's offensive heroics to maintain their position in the American League West standings.
- •Langford hit a 404-foot home run for a go-ahead run in the eighth inning.
- •Rangers' bullpen faced challenges, prompting reliance on Langford's big hits.
- •The win follows Langford's walk-off single from the previous game.
- •Cal Quantrill delivered a quality start, contributing to the team's early lead.
- •Texas remains competitive in its division despite key player absences.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Clutch swing from Wyatt Langford bails out Rangers' bullpen again in win over Astros
"Texas' shorthanded and overworked bullpen faltered again, but for the second day in a row, Langford played the hero in a key win.
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